Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 425: Mobilization, Chang'an!
According to the original history, it was only seven months from the time Cao Pi succeeded to the throne after Cao Cao's death in March 220 to the time he replaced the Han Dynasty in October.

However, Xing Daorong never thought that Cao Pi would be able to replace the Han Dynasty in seven months.

After all, the situation of Cao Wei was much better than it is now.

So Xing Daorong had no idea what happened in Xuchang.

At this moment he was welcoming Zhuge Liang and handing over the troops.

...

"military adviser!"

"How did they capture Wancheng? Can you tell me?"

But when Zhuge Liang returned to Jiangdong, Xing Daorong, who was unable to participate in the war, finally began to understand the way others looked at him when he made achievements.

It is indeed a very uncomfortable thing to watch others achieve great achievements!
Fortunately, this was Xing Daorong's first time having this experience, and although it was uncomfortable, it was novel.

Zhuge Liang did not elaborate, but just said vaguely: "It was all thanks to Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong who fought hard, traveled a thousand miles a day, and attacked Wancheng by surprise that this was possible."

Zhuge Liang said it was simple, but Xing Daorong knew it must be extremely dangerous.

However, Zhuge Liang did not explain in detail at this time, not because he did not want to explain, but because there was no time for it.

But he said: "Zi Yu... After today, Wancheng, Jiujiang and Jiangdong have been connected. After Cao Pi personally led the expedition last time, the lord also began to think about counterattack."

"As for the counterattack, Zi Yu needs to think more carefully. It's better not to be so relaxed like this time."

Xing Daorong was stunned when he heard this.

Unexpectedly, they had just repelled Cao Pi's general attack, and Liu Bei was about to counterattack.

I couldn't help but be a little surprised and asked: "My lord, are you so anxious?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Why are you so anxious? It's all because of Zi Yu."

Xing Daorong was confused, but said, "What does this have to do with me?"

"In the past, you and your lord were fair. If you want to support the Han Dynasty and unify the world in this lifetime, there is no time to waste." Zhuge Liang said that he blamed Xing Daorong, but there was no real intention in his words.

He smiled as he spoke: "My Lord, please keep this in mind and never forget it."

"Now that Cao Pi has just been defeated, the Cao family must be in turmoil and internal instability. My lord, you must seize the opportunity."

Xing Daorong naturally understood these principles, but...

"Since we conquered Jiangdong, we have been at war for years."

"Although we have managed to hold on with the help of new currency and the curved plow, I am afraid that it is not a good idea to continue fighting."

Jiangdong has indeed been in the midst of wars in recent years, and Xing Daorong has used Jiangdong as a testing ground. Although it has been prosperous, the key is that the pressure is also very great.

The soldiers and civilians were all very tired.

It was Cao Pi who took the initiative to attack, and the people of Jiangdong had no choice but to resist together.

If we let Jiangdong attack now, not only will they be unhappy, but I'm afraid the people in Jiangdong will be demoralized and will not put in enough effort.

This matter...it would be the same no matter who it happened to. It's not that there's anything wrong with Jiangdong.

Zhuge Liang naturally did not think that Xing Daorong was deliberately shielding him, and he had no intention of sending troops to Jiangdong. He nodded and said, "Zi Yu is right, so I don't plan to send troops to Jiangdong this time."

When Xing Daorong heard this, he thought that since there was no plan to send troops from Jiangdong, didn't that mean it had nothing to do with him?

Confused, Zhuge Liang explained: "Zi Yu... we have stayed in Jiangdong long enough, it is time to change places."

Xing Daorong didn't care where he went, but he was a little worried about who would lead Jiangdong after he left.

Zhuge Liang seemed to see through Xing Daorong's thoughts, and said: "Zi Yu has done so many things in Jiangdong, he can't give up halfway. So I will learn everything about this from Boyan and Zichu." From these words, it was obvious that he wanted Zhuge Liang to take charge personally.

With Zhuge Liang replacing him, Xing Daorong no longer worried that the change of person would change his reforms.

What's more, Zhuge Liang used the word "study", which clearly showed that he was prepared to follow Xing Daorong's original reforms.

only…

He had to get Zhuge Liang and mobilize himself, so where exactly was Liu Bei going to attack?
Xing Daorong felt that this matter must be complicated, so he asked: "May I ask where does the lord want me to go?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Guanzhong! Attack Chang'an and recover the old capital!"

Since Emperor Guangwu broke with Emperor Gengshi, proclaimed himself emperor in Zhao, rebuilt the Han regime and established Luoyang as the capital, Luoyang was indeed the capital of the Han Dynasty for the next two hundred years.

However, before Emperor Guangwu, the capital was Chang'an, so there is nothing wrong with saying that the old capital was restored.

Besides, although Li Jue and Guo Si made Chang'an a mess, it was still much better than Luoyang which was burned down by Dong Zhuo.

If Liu Bei could save the world, the capital might have to be located in Chang'an.

and so…

This battle is truly extremely important.

Xing Daorong was also somewhat surprised and asked, "Are they really going to attack Chang'an?"

Zhuge Liang also said in a serious tone: "My lord is personally leading the army, so there is no room for jokes!"

"But this time, we will not move any other troops, and only use the troops in Yizhou."

It turned out to be the case.

I'm afraid Liu Bei is planning to launch a surprise attack on Chang'an.

“Spend little money and do great things!”

No wonder he wanted to go back and participate in the Battle of Chang'an himself. Liu Bei didn't want to play by the rules.

Xing Daorong nodded immediately and said, "In that case, I will go to Chengdu soon."

Zhuge Liang heard this and said, "Zi Yu, don't worry. I still have a lot to ask you..."

When Zhuge Liang said he wanted to ask for advice on many things, he was not just talking.

His questions ranged from the financial system of the new currency to the creativity of Qu Gengli, and Zhuge Liang wanted to get to the bottom of them one by one.

Xing Daorong took the trouble to explain everything he could.

However, Zhuge Liang's desire for knowledge was even stronger than Xing Daorong had imagined.

So this teaching never ends.

Even Zhuge Liang learned the word "finance" from the new currency reform.

Xing Daorong could only helplessly explain a bunch of terms: "Finance refers to economic activities such as the issuance, circulation and withdrawal of currency, the granting and withdrawal of loans, the deposit and withdrawal of deposits, and the exchange of foreign exchange."

After seeing Zhuge Liang's confused expression, he continued, "To put it simply, it is to realize the equivalent circulation of value and profit after reintegrating the existing resources."

Zhuge Liang finally understood and said, "It's just a piece of cake, how to divide it."

Xing Daorong also came into his state and nodded, "Of course, these resources, that is, this big pie, are always limited, so if you want every citizen to live a good life, you either create a bigger pie or steal other people's pie."

"The plow is to make the pie bigger, and the new currency reform is to let everyone divide the pie faster. As for whether we can snatch others', it depends on whether we can expand our territory after the lord unifies the world in the future..."

(End of this chapter)